What is SAML? A practical guide to the authentication protocol

In the digital landscape, ensuring secure access is paramount, and that's where Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) steps in. In this post, we'll explore how SAML simplifies the complex process of verifying identities across different platforms.

What is SAML?

As organizations scale, their HR and IT departments struggle to keep employee and identity records across various applications. Typically they use an identity provider, like GSuite, Microsoft Active Directory, or Okta, to consolidate all of their employee data and permissions in …

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